News Releases for February 2013

IR-2013-23, Feb. 27, 2013 — The IRS has expanded its Voluntary Classification Settlement Program, paving the way for more taxpayers to take advantage of this low-cost option for achieving certainty under the law by reclassifying their workers as employees for future tax periods.

IR-2013-22, Feb. 22, 2013 — The IRS reminds parents and students that now is a good time to see if they qualify for either of two college education tax credits or any of several other education-related tax benefits.

IR-2013-21, Feb. 19, 2013 — The IRS reminds taxpayers who converted amounts to a Roth IRA or designated Roth account in 2010 that, in most cases, they must report half of the resulting taxable income on their 2012 returns.

IR-2013-20, Feb. 15, 2013 — The IRS is accepting nominations for membership on the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee through April 1.

IR-2013-19, Feb. 15, 2013 — The IRS announced the selection of new members to serve on the nationwide Taxpayer Advocacy Panel, a federal advisory committee charged with providing taxpayer suggestions to improve IRS customer service

IR-2013-18, Feb. 8, 2013 — The IRS announced that taxpayers will be able to start filing two major tax forms next week covering education credits and depreciation.

IR-2013-17, Feb. 7, 2013 — Continuing a year-long enforcement push against refund fraud and identity theft, the IRS today announced the results of a massive national sweep in recent weeks targeting identity theft suspects in 32 states and Puerto Rico.

IR-2013-16, Feb. 1, 2013 –– After Hurricane Sandy, the IRS announced additional tax relief to affected individuals and businesses. The IRS is now further extending tax deadlines of that relief until April 1, 2013, for some counties in New Jersey and New York.

IR-2013-15, Feb. 1, 2013 — All taxpayers have an option to Free File, a fast, safe and free way to prepare their own federal taxes.

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